Maximizing Your Home Value

admin • Jul 12, 2019

Are you ready to list your home for sale? One of the first questions you might have is, “how can I maximize my home value?” Every seller wants to get the best possible price for their home; fortunately there are ways to make sure your potential buyers see the true value of your property and allow you to receive top dollar when you sell.

  • Clean, declutter, depersonalize –  The first thing every home seller needs to do is take a critical look at the home and clear out the distractions. Cleaning the home/yard is a must. Remove anything that can draw a buyer’s eye away from the beauty of the home.
  • Redecorate  – Professional home stagers will often advise clients to remove and/or replace furnishings. Even if you love oversized furniture, it can make the room look small; consider renting more neutral pieces during the listing.
  • Perfect Condition –  No home is perfect, but before you list take care of deferred maintenance issues. Replace missing roof tiles, repaint any area that is worn or dirty, and re-sod your lawn; remember; buyers want to know the home has “good bones.”
  • Update carefully –  It’s not important for home sellers to have the latest countertops or custom bathtub to get a good value for their home. Often the home updates/improvements sellers undergo cost more than they would lose in sales price without them. If your home is very dated, consider a seller credit instead to allow the buyer to choose their own upgrades.

Homes retain value based on a few factors; the location, the condition and the features. Before you list, speak with your agent, friends and family – then make any necessary repairs and changes to ensure you get the best value for your home when you sell.

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Your Tax Refund Can Get You One Step Closer to Homeownership

By admin • 24 Apr, 2020
Saving money each month toward a long-term goal is increasingly difficult for most people. Even committed savers can get thrown off track when unexpected problems or opportunities arise. It can be difficult to envision how $200 a month can add up to a new home; the dream of home ownership continues to get pushed back […] The post Your Tax Refund Can Get You One Step Closer to Homeownership appeared first on Agent Crate - Dusk.

Say What? Home-Buying Lingo You Should Know

By admin • 09 Oct, 2019
If you are a first time home buyer or even a repeat buyer, you quickly realize that real estate has a language all its own. Understanding some of the lingo can help you navigate the process a little easier. By learning a few critical terms, you will be in a better position to ask the […] The post Say What? Home-Buying Lingo You Should Know appeared first on Agent Crate - Dusk.

Tips to Pay off Your Loan Faster

By admin • 25 Sep, 2019
For generations, homeowners would buy a home for life. Working over the years to make the payments and celebrating the end of the 30-year mortgage were great milestones in the family. Today, few homebuyers expect to be in their home for longer than 7 years on average. Paying off a 30-year mortgage seems like an […] The post Tips to Pay off Your Loan Faster appeared first on Agent Crate - Dusk.
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